Time Difference: London vs Hong Kong

Live comparison of current time in London, United Kingdom and Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

London, United Kingdom
07:05:00AM
Friday, March 27, 2026
8 hours ahead
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
03:05:00PM
Friday, March 27, 2026

Hour-by-Hour Comparison

LondonHong Kong
12:00 AM8:00 AM
1:00 AM9:00 AM
2:00 AM10:00 AM
3:00 AM11:00 AM
4:00 AM12:00 PM
5:00 AM1:00 PM
6:00 AM2:00 PM
7:00 AM3:00 PM
8:00 AM4:00 PM
9:00 AM5:00 PM
10:00 AM6:00 PM
11:00 AM7:00 PM
12:00 PM8:00 PM
1:00 PM9:00 PM
2:00 PM10:00 PM
3:00 PM11:00 PM
4:00 PM12:00 AM
5:00 PM1:00 AM
6:00 PM2:00 AM
7:00 PM3:00 AM
8:00 PM4:00 AM
9:00 PM5:00 AM
10:00 PM6:00 AM
11:00 PM7:00 AM

About Time Difference: London and Hong Kong

London, United Kingdom is in the Europe/London timezone with a UTC offset of UTC. Hong Kong, Hong Kong is in the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+8. The hour-by-hour table above shows when working hours overlap, helping you find the best time for calls, meetings, and collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between London and Hong Kong?

London uses the Europe/London timezone (UTC) and Hong Kong uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone (UTC+8). The exact difference may vary during daylight saving transitions.

When is the best time to call from London to Hong Kong?

Look for hours highlighted in green in the comparison table above — these are times when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM - 5 PM).

Does the time difference change?

Yes, if either city observes daylight saving time, the difference can shift by 1 hour during DST transitions. This page always shows the current, live difference.